Short staffing incentive ideas???

[kms6417]

We are experiencing our typical summer baby boom at work and consequently are extremely short staffed on the large OB unit I work on. Usually a robocall will go out (similar to the one schools use to call off school) to alert staff that extra help is needed. All staff are called at one time. Typically they will first offer on call (time and a half pay) and single bonus (extra $10/hour). If they get no takers, the offer is increased to on call and double bonus (time and a half plus an extra $20/hour). Even though that is a lot of money, staff are tired of coming in extra and coming in and working very short staffed and therefor the response is dwindling. Does anyone have any other unique or innovative staffing incentives for times like these? I appreciate any ideas you may have. Tired in STL

[foggnm]

Double time? No, but like others said if you have a tired staff then get some travelers in to pick up the overflow. Nursing is a very physical job. You can't expect people to consistently work more than 3-4 shifts per week for 12 hour shifts.

The only other thing I could suggest is offer half or 8 hour shifts. It is so easy to do a shorter shift if you're accustomed to 12s.